The cricketing world witnessed a nostalgic exchange between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly on social media after India’s impressive display on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley. Tendulkar lauded the centuries of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, linking it to the iconic 2002 Headingley Test where Tendulkar, Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid all scored centuries in the first innings. That match saw India secure a comprehensive victory.
Ganguly responded with a touch of humor, noting that the current pitch conditions are more batting-friendly compared to 2002, possibly allowing for four Indian centurions. He jokingly named Pant and Karun Nair as potential additional centurions.
India captain Shubman Gill reached a century as the visitors finished the first day at 359/3 in the first Test against England at Leeds. Gill and Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten with scores of 127 and 65, respectively. Jaiswal was dismissed after scoring a century. India reached 92/2 at lunch, and the partnership between Gill and Jaiswal was key. The opening stand between Jaiswal and KL Rahul produced 91 runs. England took two wickets in five balls. Sai Sudharsan, making his debut, was dismissed early.